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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam
The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.
Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "azimportecc@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mohamed Geoushy" <azimportecc@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "Mohamed Geoushy" <azimportecc@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:47:26 +0200
Subject: IMPORTANT: PLAN FOR YOUR COMP.
Dear Sir,
We have a direct mandate from our investors to seek new business opportuni=
ties and projects for possible funding and capital financing. We will be w=
illing to assist you or your company should you be interested or may requir=
e funding to revive your business or for the expansion of your business. We=
intend to invest in viable projects which you are currently executing or =
intend to embark upon as a means of expanding our global port-folio. Our mi=
nimum investment target is $1M, and the maximum is $900M. The interest rate=
is a fixed 3% ROI per annum for 10 years and 12 months grace period. We ar=
e willing to invest in all sectors and industries , and we also invest in a=
ny stage. Our mode of investment is only loan / debt financing.
If you have a business plan or executive summary we can review to understa=
nd a much better idea of your business and what you are looking to do, this=
will assist in determining the best possible investment structure we can p=
ursue and discuss more extensively. We are open to further discussions on t=
his subject through any medium you deem appropriate.
Thanks and stay safe.
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Best Wishes,
Mohamed Geoushy.
Director of Operation.
azimportecc@outlook.com
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